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Pan-Seared
"Prime" Rib of Beef with Chipotle Butter
Greg Woelfel, New Mexico
Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 25 Minutes * Makes 4
servings
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4
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fully-cooked beef "prime" rib slices, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
(8 to 10 ounces each)
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1
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tablespoon butter
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Chipotle Butter:
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1/4
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pound (1 stick) butter, softened
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2
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tablespoons minced shallots
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1
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tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
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1
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tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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1
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tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1/2
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teaspoon salt
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1. Combine ¼ pound butter , shallots, cilantro, chipotle
peppers, lime juice and salt in small mixer bowl; beat on high speed until
light and fluffy. Set aside.
2. Heat ½ tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over
medium-high heat until hot. Place two beef "prime" rib slices in skillet; sear
4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through, turning once.
Transfer beef to platter; keep warm. Repeat with remaining ½ tablespoon butter
and beef slices.
3. Top each beef slice with 2 tablespoons chipotle butter.
Serve with remaining chipotle butter, as desired.
Cook's Tip: Chipotle
butter can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Shape into a roll and wrap in
plastic wrap. Refrigerate. To use, cut crosswise into thin slices.
Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are dried smoked jalapeno
peppers packed in a red piquant sauce made from dried chiles, herbs and
vinegar. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can be found in the ethnic food
section of large supermarkets.
Note: Fully-cooked beef
"prime" rib slices may be available in individual packages or four to a
package.
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